{"product_id":"kessil-spectral-controller-x-aquarium-light-controller-with-touchscreen-scheduling","title":"Kessil Spectral Controller X Aquarium Light Controller with Touchscreen Scheduling","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kessil Spectral Controller X is a touchscreen aquarium light controller for adjusting color and intensity or creating light schedules, with K-Link networking for compatible A360X fixtures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTouch control and a vivid color display — adjust lighting through an on-screen interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual and Program modes — customize light settings on demand or create aquarium-specific schedules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-way K-Link communication — view connected light count and status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eK-Link and 0-10V ports — connect compatible A360X and legacy Kessil fixtures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic back plate, mounting hardware, and a 10 ft (3.05 m) K-Link Cable included — support setup with the supplied accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium lighting can require different settings at different times or for different tank setups. The Spectral Controller X gives you a way to adjust compatible Kessil lights directly or set up a customized schedule, while its compact, modern design is made to fit into an aquarium setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Kessil lights can the Spectral Controller X connect to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe K-Link port connects to A360X Tuna Sun and A360X Tuna Blue fixtures, while the separate 0-10V output supports the A360WE, A360NE, A80, and A160. With K-Link, compatible lights can be networked and assigned to groups running their own programs. A360X networks support up to 32 fixtures per chain; Kessil also specifies no overall light-count limit when lights are linked with K-Link cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne K-Link port and one 0-10V output port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-way communication can detect network light count and fixture status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne additional K-Link Cable is needed for each additional light; one cable is supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can I adjust lighting and create a schedule?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual Mode lets you tune color and intensity for on-demand adjustments, while Program Mode offers two ways to set a customized light schedule. You can create up to 12 programs to suit individual tank needs. Touch controls and a color display provide the interface for making those settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse Manual Mode for immediate color and intensity changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose Program Mode to create scheduled lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore a maximum of 12 programs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat comes with the controller, and what cable do older lights need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package includes one Spectral Controller, one Magnetic Back Plate, one Micro USB Cable for firmware updates, one 10 ft (3.05 m) K-Link Cable, two screws, and two nylon anchors. The 0-10V connection for the A360WE, A360NE, A80, or A160 requires the older Unit Link Cable, which is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: one controller, one magnetic back plate, and one firmware-update cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: one K-Link Cable, two screws, and two nylon anchors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor additional lights, use extra K-Link cables; the 0-10V port needs a Unit Link Cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spectral Controller X suits aquarium keepers who use compatible Kessil fixtures and want touch-based adjustments, custom schedules, or networked light control. Its K-Link and 0-10V connections support the specified A360X and legacy fixtures, with both manual tuning and programmable lighting available from one controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Which older Kessil lights connect to the Spectral Controller X?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The Kessil Spectral Controller X’s 0-10V port connects to the A360WE, A360NE, A80, and A160 using the older Unit Link Cable, which is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is included with the Kessil Spectral Controller X?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The Kessil Spectral Controller X package includes the controller, Magnetic Back Plate, Micro USB firmware-update cable, 10 ft K-Link Cable, two screws, and two nylon anchors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Kessil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67871019598215,"sku":"B07KGH356F","price":142.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1108\/7619\/7255\/files\/kessil-spectral-controller-x-display-front.jpg?v=1793584963","url":"https:\/\/ardentpets.co.uk\/products\/kessil-spectral-controller-x-aquarium-light-controller-with-touchscreen-scheduling","provider":"ArdentPets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}